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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,998.28, 5,517.90 and 2,229.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,998.28, 5,517.90 and 2,229.87 is: 3,077.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,998.28 : 5,517.90 = 2,229.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,998.28/5,517.90 = 2,229.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,998.28x = 5,517.90 × 2,229.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,998.28x = 12,304,199.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,304,199.67/3,998.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.37

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